Centro Herpetológico Uruguay
Breeding, Research and Education
Director: DAVID FABIUS

TORTOISES

Geochelone carbonaria

This is the well known red footed tortoise, we breed the cherry headed form, which originates in eastern Brazil. These tortoises actually need a good deal of animal protein to grow smoothly.

 

A female with unusual white areas

 
Young cherry heads

 

A male breeder

 

When babies hatch, they are left in the incubator until navel is absorbed

 

If you have any questions pertaining husbandry or breeding of the above species, I will be happy to help.

- Email: infofabius@yahoo.com

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